Sights in Portugal

Historical Monuments in Chaves

Chaves was a walled town, but I went crazy trying to find them! They were identified in terms of tourism in the streets Candido do

Squares in Chaves

Monument to the Fallen

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At the end of Avenue Dos Aliados is a large roundabout (called Largo dos Combatentes Grande Guerra) with a monument to the fallen

Squares in Braga

Largo do Paço

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Palaces in Braga

Palace of the Republic Bracarense

This palace is named after Largo do Paço square and is in the historic city center, a few steps from the Cathedral of Braga. Curre

Historical Monuments in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Saint Benedict's Monastery

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This former monastery, against the current Congregação Nossa Senhora da Caridade, is in the parish of St. Maria Maggiore. It was a

Squares in Ponte de Lima

Camoes Square

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The Largo Camoes appears as you cross the old bridge on the Lima River. It's small, but it's the city centre, frequented by locals

Squares in Braga

Largo São João do Souto

Largo São João do Souto is a triangular square in the historic city center, in the civil parish of the same name, formed to widen

Squares in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Largo 9 Abril

This square is just below the train station and Viana Shopping Center. It's a rectangular square with by gardens and trees around

Churches in Vila Real

Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Vila Real

Behind the Cathedral and the Civil Government is Santa Casa de Misericordia de Vila Real. This institution was founded in the sixt

Churches in Vila Real

Igreja da Misericórdia - Church of Mercy

The Church of Mercy is situated on the corner of the streets of Rossio and Camilo Castelo Branco, in the southern part of the hist

Churches in Vila Real

Igreja São Pedro - Church of San Pedro

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This massive church is the most striking building in Plaza de San Pedro. Like the Church of Mercy, it was constructed by the Abbot

Wineries in Mateus

Mateus Winery

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Opposite the front door of the Chapel and the northern facade of the Mateus House Museum is the cellar, which was acquired even b

Churches in Mateus

Parish Church of Mateus

After visiting the Solar de Mateus I headed to the center of the town of Vila Real, and near the roundabout which leads to the cap

Statues in Mateus

Monument to Jerónimo de Amaral

Facing the Mateus Parish Church and its cemetery is a monument dedicated to Jerome Amaral. It is simply a granite pedestal on whic

Churches in Mateus

Fray Vicente Chapel

This small chapel dedicated to Fray Vicente is found directly opposite the Mateus parish church and cemetery. It's a granite chape

City Halls in Tarouca

Tarouca City Hall

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The Municipal House of Tarouca, or, in other words, its Town Hall) can be found on one end of the city, near the old part of town.

Historical Monuments in Tarouca

Pelourinho de Tarouca

Between [poi = 151255] City Hall [/ poi] and [poi = 151271] St. Peter's Church [/ poi], is where you'll find the TAROUCA Pelourinh

Churches in Tarouca

Igreja da Misericórdia - Church of Mercy

Opposite the [poi = 151271] Church of San Pedro [/ poi] and [poi = 151266] Pelourinho [/ poi] of Tarouca, you can find this small